Course Information

Introduction

Project risk management enables executive leaders to anticipate uncertainty, protect strategic objectives, and improve decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Effective risk management goes beyond maintaining a risk register by integrating governance, stakeholder engagement, contingency planning, and performance monitoring to minimise threats and maximise opportunities.

This five-day course provides practical techniques for identifying, assessing, prioritising, and managing project risks across complex programmes and strategic initiatives. Through case studies, simulations, and practical workshops, participants will develop executive-level capabilities to lead risk-informed decisions, strengthen organisational resilience, and improve project delivery outcomes.

Objectives

1. Establish a structured project risk management framework aligned with organisational governance and strategic objectives.
2. Identify, assess, and prioritise project risks using qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques.
3. Develop practical risk response, contingency, and escalation plans that minimise project disruption and support informed executive decisions.
4. Monitor project risks through effective reporting, governance reviews, and performance indicators while communicating risks to key stakeholders.
5. Strengthen organisational resilience by integrating continuous risk management into project planning, execution, and project governance.

Who Should Attend?

1. Project Directors and Senior Project Managers responsible for strategic projects.
2. Programme and Portfolio Managers overseeing multiple high-risk initiatives.
3. PMO Directors and Project Governance Professionals responsible for risk oversight.
4. Project Sponsors and Executive Sponsors accountable for project outcomes and strategic decisions.
5. Transformation, Strategy, and Operations Leaders responsible for managing organisational change and project risk.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.